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Valerie Daniel

Jonesboro,GA

Summary

Finance professional prepared to excel in managing accounts payable operations. Proven track record of optimizing payment processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable and accurate results. Adept in managing vendor relationships and identifying process improvements.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

Gourmet Foods International
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - Current

● Reconcile expenses and inventory payables

● Maintain all vendor check stubs and related backup

● Review and enter all employees' expense reports

● Match all vendor purchase orders, receivers and invoices

● Prepare batches of invoices for data entry and enter in account payable system

● Perform check processing as required

● Correct any invoice discrepancies over the system help desk

Staff Accountant

Walmart.com Logistics
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed billing documentation and reports to facilitate timely invoicing and payments
  • Identified and resolved billing discrepancies
  • Identified and resolved billing discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
  • Maintained records of all incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Created bill of lading for all outbound shipments returned to vendors
  • Discussed workflow processes with management to improve efficiency. to ensure an efficient flow of work through the distribution system
  • Conferred with management to ensure an efficient flow of work through the distribution system
  • Ensured accuracy of data entered on purchase orders to support seamless operations
  • Provided administrative support to carriers and drivers

Staff Accountant

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Prepared, reviewed, issued and reconciled group event invoices
  • Assisted Front Office where needed with guest disputes, credit card issues and service recovery
  • Processed bank chargeback inquiries and claims
  • Enforced and maintained PCI compliance within federal and company regulations
  • Posted payments and applied to individual accounts. Worked with guests if any refunds are due
  • Handled daily AP processes, managed vendor/supplier relations. Oversaw timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions
  • Maintained, distributed, and recorded petty cash, cashier banks and contracts. Documented and acted upon all cash variances according to SOPs

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel
Atlanta, GA
01.1998 - 01.2010
  • Received all guest inquiries and disputes for 1073 room hotel
  • Managed group billings for 80,000 square feet of function space, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepared, reviewed, reconciled and issued invoices to group clients
  • Facilitated monthly credit meetings to discuss account statuses
  • Approved or denied credit for direct bill accounts, mitigating financial risk for the organization
  • Chargeback accounts researched and processed
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, collaborating with DOF and ADOF to ensure financial accuracy
  • Assisted all outlets as well as the Front Desk to support operations to better serve guests

Education

Associate - Business Management

Shorter College
Atlanta, GA
01-2010

General Education

Frederick Douglass High School
Atlanta, GA
01-1994

Skills

  • Accounts Payable Software
  • Purchase order management
  • Invoice processing
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Vendor management
  • Dispute resolution

Timeline

Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

Gourmet Foods International
01.2021 - Current

Staff Accountant

Walmart.com Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2018

Staff Accountant

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2016

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel
01.1998 - 01.2010

Associate - Business Management

Shorter College

General Education

Frederick Douglass High School